Saturday, February 14, 2015

Getting a new car is exciting. But you must be
prepared to do all it takes to extend the life of your new car. You’ll have to
keep up with some servicing and repairs if you don’t want your car to breakdown
when you least expect it. We are going to look at the most common types of
maintenance services required to keep your car in top notch shape.

Regular oil changes

You’ll need to change your oil regularly in order to
make sure it adequately protects your engine and other moving parts from heat
and friction. With time, the oil in your car is going to age causing the engine
to breakdown. Most mechanics recommend an oil change after every 3,000 miles.
With time the car will require more frequent oil changes as it ages.

Air pressure checks

No matter how expensive or durable your tires are,
they are likely to lose air pressure over time. Making sure the tires are
properly inflated is not just for enhancing their service life but also for
your own safety. Under or over inflated tires can cause serious accidents
especially when you are driving in high speeds.

Check your car battery

Your car battery is designed to last for up to 5 years
but most times they never get to serve for that long. Issues like harsh
temperatures and extreme driving habits can make the car batteries die quickly.
What you can do is to have a mechanic perform a battery charge test on a
regular basis especially if your tire has reached 3 years old. This test will
alert you when the battery is about to die so that you can get a replacement.

Check the air filters

Every car has an air filtration system that is used to
get rid of contaminants and debris from getting into the engine as it runs.
Because these air filters block all manner of contaminants, they are likely to
get clogged overtime. Clogged filters can undermine the performance of your car
engine. This is because when the filters get clogged they are unable to reduce
airflow making the car’s engine to work twice as hard. As the contaminants
build up, they can easily make their way to the engine and wear down the metal
parts. This compromises on the service life of your engine and exposes your car
to more frequent repairs. The best you can do is to have the air filters checked
on a regular basis and get a replacement after an oil change.

Replace the wiper bladesWiper blades
deteriorate fast due to several reasons. For a start, they are usually made of
rubber that is affected by extreme temperatures like heat. Salt and ice are
also likely to affect wiper blades and make then wear down fast. If you notice
the blades are not cleaning up rain or snow properly, it could be time to have
them replaced. This is a quick and easy fix that must be done by a mechanic.